Clinical Research Coordinator (Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences)

The Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore (MD)

Hybrid

USD 37,000 - 65,000

Full time

25 hours ago

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Job summary

Johns Hopkins University is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to administratively coordinate clinical protocol implementation for a study, ensuring efficient trial logistics and regulatory support.

The role involves coordinating all activities of a clinical research study, working with investigators, and supporting study meetings, recruitment, consent, data management, and IRB submissions in a hybrid School of Medicine setting.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
Additional education or experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Related undergraduate or work experience in human subjects research.
Experience with data management and databases, preferably REDCap.
Experience in working with individuals with serious mental illness.

Responsibilities

Coordinate all activities of a clinical research study to ensure adherence to protocol and validity of findings.
Assist in coordinating study meetings and provide updates on protocol implementation status.
Explain study background and rationale to potential and current participants.
Assist participants during imaging at affiliated centers as needed.
Obtain and maintain knowledge of the assigned clinical protocol and systems.
Oversee budget expenditures for study operations.
Recruit, consent, and perform clinical and cognitive measures on patients.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Clinical Trial Management

Data Entry

Data Collection

Data Management

Interpersonal Skills

Oral & Written Communications

Organizational Skills

Project Coordination

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

REDCap

Job description

Researchers at Johns Hopkins University conduct clinical trials and clinical studies to discover new ways to prevent and treat diseases and other health problems. We are seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator who will administratively coordinate clinical protocol implementation, typically for a single study. Will ensure efficient logistical implementation of the study activities and provide administrative support for research-related regulatory issues.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Coordinate all activities of a clinical research study to ensure adherence to protocol and validity of findings.
Participate in clinical study start-up meetings.
Assist research nurses, study coordinators, principal investigators, and other study personnel in executing protocol-related activities.
Explain the study background and rationale for the research to potential and current participants
Contribute to the development of recruitment strategies for participants for assigned study.
Implement a variety of techniques for recruitment as appropriate, e.g., print and web-based advertisements, contact referring physicians, participate in community events, etc.
Independently conduct the consenting process or ensure consent is obtained on appropriate participants.
Schedule participants for required activities and provide any special instructions prior to upcoming tests/exams.
Serve as liaison to study participants.
Assist with setup of the data collection system and enter and organize data.
Assist in coordinating study meetings.
Participate in study meetings and provide updates on protocol implementation status and make recommendations on operational issues.
Assist with the preparation of submissions to the Institutional Review Board (IRB)
Liaison with IRB on administrative matters and facilitate communications with the PI.
Conduct literature searches to provide background information.
Obtain and maintain excellent operating knowledge of assigned clinical protocol, clinical equipment, and clinical computer systems.
Oversee budget expenditures for study operations
Recruit, consent, and perform clinical and cognitive measures on patients with schizophrenia
Assist participants during imaging at the Kirby Center of the Kennedy Krieger Institute
Manage data, IRB protocols, and team meetings
Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications